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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.60, 12,064.37 and 5,383.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.60, 12,064.37 and 5,383.74 is: 7,430.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.60 : 12,064.37 = 5,383.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.60/12,064.37 = 5,383.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.60x = 12,064.37 × 5,383.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.60x = 64,951,404.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,951,404.43/8,741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,430.15

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